Green Tea + Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel
Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel brand names: Linessa, Apri, Reclipsen, Solia, Kariva, and others.
Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel falls into 6 drug categories that Green Tea can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive adverse hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full interaction reportGreen Tea and Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel
These two interact in 6 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.
Why Are There 6 Interactions?
Green Tea interacts with whole categories of medication. Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel falls into 6 of those categories, so it can interact with Green Tea in 6 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).
HEPATOTOXIC DRUGS
1 of 6Why this applies to Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel
Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel falls under HEPATOTOXIC DRUGS — the group Green Tea interacts with.
Green tea extract supplements have been linked to several cases of hepatotoxicity and might have additive hepatotoxic effects with other drugs..
Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans..
Here's the simple version: your birth control pill (the ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel combo) is processed by your liver, and so is concentrated green tea extract. The concern on file is that both can put a little extra workload on the liver. In rare cases, high-dose green tea extract supplements have been tied to liver irritation, so taking them alongside an estrogen pill could, in theory, add up.
I want to be honest about how weak this evidence is. It's based on a few scattered reports, not solid studies, and it's rated unlikely to happen. Drinking green tea as a beverage is not the worry here, it's the concentrated extract capsules. If you take those, mention it to your pharmacist or doctor, especially if you notice yellowing skin, dark urine, or belly pain. Don't stop your pill on your own.
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CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) INHIBITORS
2 of 6Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) INHIBITORS.
Green tea contains caffeine. Caffeine is metabolized by cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2),. Theoretically, drugs that inhibit CYP1A2 may decrease the clearance rate of caffeine from green tea and increase caffeine levels.
Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
Here's a twist worth knowing: this interaction isn't really about your birth control pill being affected. It's the other way around. The ethinyl estradiol in pills like Apri or Kariva can gently slow down an enzyme (CYP1A2) that your body uses to clear caffeine, and green tea naturally contains caffeine. So the caffeine from your green tea may stick around a little longer than usual.
In plain terms, you might feel the effects of caffeine more, things like jitteriness, a racing heart, trouble sleeping, or feeling wired. This is theoretical and based on how these substances behave, not strong proof. A normal cup or two usually won't cause trouble, but if you notice you're more sensitive to caffeine, mention it to your pharmacist or doctor.
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ESTROGENS
3 of 6Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel also falls under ESTROGENS.
Green tea contains caffeine. Estrogen inhibits caffeine metabolism.
Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports..
Here's a twist worth knowing: this interaction runs the opposite way from what you might expect. Your birth control pill (the ethinyl estradiol part) can actually slow down how your body clears caffeine, and green tea naturally contains caffeine. So it's the green tea's caffeine that hangs around longer, not your pill being affected.
In practice, that can mean you feel caffeine more strongly: think jitteriness, a racing heart, trouble sleeping, or feeling wired after a cup or two. The good news is that a normal cup of green tea is pretty mild, so most people do fine. Be more cautious with concentrated green tea extracts or lots of cups. If caffeine seems to hit you harder lately, mention it to your pharmacist or doctor.
- Pollock BG, Wylie M, Stack JA, et al. Inhibition of caffeine metabolism by estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women. J Clin Pharmacol 1999;39:936-40. PubMed
P-GLYCOPROTEIN SUBSTRATES
4 of 6Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel also falls under P-GLYCOPROTEIN SUBSTRATES.
In vitro research and case reports suggest that green tea inhibits drug efflux by P-gp, potentially increasing serum levels of P-gp substrates. Case reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) adverse drug reaction database describe increased toxicity in patients taking green tea and certain P-gp substrates.
Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
Here's the situation with your birth control pill (Apri, Reclipsen, Kariva and similar brands) and green tea. There's a transporter in your body called P-glycoprotein that helps move certain drugs around and clear them out. Lab studies and a handful of patient reports suggest green tea may slow this transporter down a little, which in theory could let slightly more of the estrogen and progestin hang around in your system.
If that happened, you might notice more of the usual hormone side effects, like nausea, breast tenderness, headaches, or spotting. But honestly, this is weak, anecdotal evidence, and a normal cup or two of green tea is very unlikely to cause trouble. Concentrated green tea extract pills are the bigger question mark. If you take those, just run it by your pharmacist or doctor first.
- Pochet S, Lechon AS, Lescrainier C, et al. Herb-anticancer drug interactions in real life based on VigiBase, the WHO global database. Sci Rep 2022;12(1):14178. PubMed
CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS
5 of 6Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel also falls under CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS.
Green tea contains caffeine. Oral contraceptives can decrease caffeine clearance by 40% to 65%.
Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports..
Here's the twist with this pairing: it's not your birth control pill that gets affected, it's the caffeine in your green tea. Your combination pill (ethinyl estradiol with desogestrel) can slow down how fast your body clears caffeine, by roughly 40% to 65%. That means caffeine sticks around longer and hits a little harder than it normally would.
In real life, you might notice things like feeling jittery, a racing or pounding heartbeat, trouble sleeping, or an upset stomach, especially if you drink several cups a day or take concentrated green tea extracts. Normal, occasional tea drinking usually isn't a big deal. If you feel wired or anxious, just ease up on the caffeine and chat with your pharmacist or doctor.
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CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES
6 of 6Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES.
In vitro and in vivo research suggests that green tea can inhibit intestinal CYP3A and induce hepatic CYP3A4 enzymes. However, this effect is unlikely to be clinically significant, as green tea does not appear to affect CYP3A4 activity in humans.
Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans..
Good news here: your birth control pill (the ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel in Apri, Reclipsen, Kariva, and similar brands) leans on a liver enzyme called CYP3A4 to be broken down, and green tea has only shown mixed, weak effects on that enzyme in lab and animal testing. In actual people, green tea doesn't seem to meaningfully change how this pill is processed.
So drinking green tea the way most folks do, a few cups a day, isn't expected to make your pill less effective or cause extra side effects like nausea, breast tenderness, or breakthrough bleeding. The evidence behind this is very limited, so I wouldn't lose sleep over it. If you're taking concentrated green tea extract supplements, just mention it to your pharmacist to be safe.
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- Schönthal AH. Adverse effects of concentrated green tea extracts. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2011 Jun;55(6):874-85. PubMed
What These Ratings Mean
Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.
Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.
Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.
Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.
- LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
- ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
- PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
- UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
- AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
- BCase-control study.
- CConsensus.
- DAnecdotal evidence.
These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.
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About Green Tea
What is Green Tea?
- Antioxidant support
- Weight loss
- Heart health
- Mental alertness
- Cancer risk reduction
Green tea is a popular beverage rich in antioxidants called catechins, and drinking it in normal amounts is considered safe for most people. Concentrated green tea extracts are a different story—they may help modestly with weight or heart health for some, but high doses have been linked to rare liver problems. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking green tea supplements, especially if you have liver concerns or are pregnant.
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Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.
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Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel Is Linked to Lower Levels of 7 Nutrients
Natural Medicines records Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Green Tea — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
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